Let's Talk About…CBT for Gambling Addiction

In this episode of Let's Talk About CBT, Helen Macdonald speaks with James from the charity Gambling with Lives about the serious impact of gambling addiction, its links to mental health, and the role of CBT in recovery.

What We Cover in This Episode:

🔹 How gambling has changed – From a backstreet niche to an industry making billions through addictive products.

🔹 Gambling addiction and mental health – How gambling harms go beyond financial loss and can lead to depression, anxiety, and even suicide.

🔹 The neuroscience of gambling – How gambling rewires the brain, making it difficult to stop.

🔹 Recognising the warning signs – What to look for in yourself or a loved one.

🔹 The role of CBT in recovery – How cognitive behavioural therapy is a key treatment approach in NHS gambling addiction services.

🔹 Breaking the stigma – Why gambling addiction is not just about personal responsibility and we need to talk about how it can harm people and the amount of gambling advertising that is out there.

🔹 Getting help – Resources for those affected, including training for healthcare professionals.

Resources & Links:

Find out more about Gambling with Lives: gamblingwithlives.org

Visit Chapter One for training and resources: chapter-one.org